"Dear Potential Student,

My name is John, and I am a certified music teacher in the state of New York. I have an MA in Music Education as well as a BA in Music from Hunter College. I am also a tenured music teacher in the New York City public school system, where I teach general music classes, as well as concert band, and modern band. I also assist with the choir, and the string orchestra.

I am a percussionist who can play and understand different styles and genres of music. I am well-versed in many styles. I've played in punk rock bands, marched in a professional marching band, played timpani in an orchestra, and have freelanced as a composer. I've written string quartets, piano pieces, percussion ensembles, concert band pieces, and vocal works.

I believe music should be fun, and the few that can understand the ins and outs of music, have a better experience listening to music." less...